Experts say that policies to reduce the need for overseas workers might not be successful.
According to the Migration Advisory Council, government policies that focus on domestic workers’ skills and refocus them may not be successful in reducing net migration. Early next year, a white paper will be released outlining how the ministers plan to boost domestic worker skills and reduce immigration. In its annual report, published this week, the […]
Alcohol deaths are on the rise in England, but it’s a ‘catastrophic increase’
A charity warns that alcohol-related deaths in England have risen by 42% in four years. The Alcohol Health Alliance (AHA), as we approach the festive season, when alcohol consumption is higher than usual, urges Wes Streeting, the health secretary to give alcohol harm an important priority for 2025. According to the alliance, a death rate […]
MP: Terminally ill workers need stronger rights
A MP led a discussion on the strengthening of employee rights for terminally-ill workers. This week, Labour MP Lee Barron for Corby and East Northamptonshire led a discussion at Westminster Hall proposing that those with less than six month to live receive additional employment protections. Barron said that some employers can dismiss employees even if […]
Employees face a ‘line management lotteries’ to access workplace health support
UK workers are faced with a “line management lottery” when it comes workplace health support. According to a study conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health, 13 million people are employed in companies where managers do not receive training on how to promote health. The RSPH said that the situation is especially stark for […]
Why social and team building activities will not cure a toxic workplace culture
Bruce Daisley, former vice-president of Twitter, spoke at the CIPD Annual Conference and highlighted the “worst things about our jobs”. Toxic cultures. Poor behaviours are accepted. The different types of rudeness and bullying, the pretence of disinterest and the vague feeling of not having a purpose. Daisley’s Joy of Work raises important questions about the […]
Three steps to support international expansion through close cultural alignment
Global organisations are expanding rapidly into new regions as the world becomes increasingly interconnected. A recent report found that 87% of UK-based organisations who already trade internationally plan to expand their operations in the coming year. Meanwhile, 450,000 UK-based organisations are preparing to enter overseas markets. Unknown territories have different cultures, and these must be […]
Why culture is the engine that drives results
When it comes to business results, leaders often focus on the tangible–strategies, products, operational efficiencies, and profit margins. What about the intangibles, though? What about culture? Leaders often see culture as an undefined, soft element within a company. Many leaders think that culture is about morale-boosting events, ping pong tables or perks. Culture is more […]
AI can be used as a catalyst to transform HR
HR departments face immense pressure in delivering the technological changes needed to meet today’s dynamic work environment. AI is a powerful tool for addressing these challenges but only when implemented responsibly and strategically. AI can be a powerful tool for business, but without the right approach it may not deliver the results that are expected. […]
Why we should focus on leadership as a “Superhuman”, not “Superhuman”.
In today’s fast-paced world, leadership is often equated with the idea of being “superhuman”–handling every challenge effortlessly, leading with unwavering confidence, and achieving the impossible. This may sound like the perfect solution, but it can lead to burnout, exhaustion and ineffective leadership. Leaders don’t have to be “superhuman” to succeed. They just need to become […]
Businesses must evaluate their DEI policy and not go backwards
Elinor Flynn, of the London Business School, says that a reassessment on diversity goals can create a more inclusive and fair organisational culture Walmart has been the latest US company to announce in recent weeks that it will be reducing its focus on diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), and cutting several diversity initiatives. Walmart’s pivot, […]